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Method to extract DNA

Gamewizard
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Hi all,

 

 

Can anyone tell me ways/methods to extract DNA from buccal swabs ? I am really stuck at this

 

 

Thanks

  • 2 weeks later...

i dont know if it also works with buccal swabs but it does work with onions:

 

in a pestle and mortar, bash the cells with some rock salt (just a little bit).

 

then, strain the mixture with a cloth, and add ethanol to the extracted liquid. a white filament should appear. it's dna :)

Edited by Mrl4

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